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With this plot, the torque ramps up over approximately 0.50 second,
remains constant for 0.60 second, and then ramps down.
13 Click OK, and then click OK on the Joint Properties dialog box.
14 Run the simulation.
Though it may not be visually perceptible, the variable damping modifies
the motion of the gate.
15 Return to Construction mode.
Output Grapher
Using the Output Grapher, you can obtain graphs and numerical values of all
the input and output variables of a simulation both during and after the
calculation.
1 Right-click the joint Revolution:1 (door:1, pillar:1), and then select
Properties.
2 Click the DOF 1 (R) tab.
3 Click the Edit Joint Torque button, and then remove the check
mark next to Enable joint torque.
4 Click OK.
5 Right-click Spring/Damper/Jack, and then remove the check mark from
Suppress actuator. The spring should be active.
6 Right-click Spring/Damper/Jack, and then select Properties.
7 Enter 0.3 N s/mm in the Damping field.
8 Click OK.
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